2. Dr. D. B. Singh, Pr. Scientist was awarded Bioved Fellowship Award 210 conferred by Bioved Research Society, on the occasion of 12th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress on 20-21 February held at Allahabad, U.P.

3. Mr. Javid Iqbal Mir, Scientist Biotechnology was recognized as “Outstanding Participant” in the ICAR Winter School on “Bioinformatics and Statistical Genomics” organized at Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi from 17th November to 7th December 2009

4. Dr. B.L. Attri was received the ‘best poster” award at National Symposium on Conservation Horticulture, 21-23 March, 2010.

5. Mr. Shiv Lal, Scientist, Fruit Science got best research paper award confirmed by HSI, New Delhi on the occasion of its foundation day on 26.12.2009.

Awards and Recognitions:

As Agriculture expert, executed number of special assignments along with duties. In recognition of excellent contribution to agricultural research and education received six awards, four fellowships, seven best research paper awards, two certificates of appreciation and associated with several societies in various capacities.

Awards (Seven)

·Dr. M. H. Marigowda National Endowment Award.

·Dr. R. S. Paroda Award for outstanding contribution in research leading to innovation for the development of horticulture.